LOCATION
UAE, Abu Dhabi
MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
2 Years
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree
REFERENCE
JO-00027
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Scope / Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and legal requirements relevant to the Council’s activities and operations.
- Support the review and preparation of agreements, MoUs, policies, procedures, and other corporate legal documents.
- Assist in preparing legal research notes, summaries, assessments, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Work with the Legal Affairs team in providing legal guidance and responses to internal stakeholders.
- Assist in reviewing corporate documents to ensure alignment with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Support the identification and documentation of potential legal and regulatory risks for further review by senior team members.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and provide updates on changes that may affect the Council.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect information and documentation required for legal reviews and matters.
- Support the maintenance of legal records, templates, references, precedents, and other legal documentation.
- Assist with general corporate legal matters, cases, claims, and other legal activities as required.
- Support Legal Affairs projects, initiatives, and day-to-day activities as assigned.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Qualification / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- 1–4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in legal research, corporate legal support, legal advisory, or a related legal function.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of UAE federal and local laws, regulations, and legal frameworks.
- Experience or academic exposure to legal research, legal analysis, document review, and preparation of legal summaries and reports.
- Good analytical, research, drafting, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Arabic and English, with good written and verbal communication skills.